Department of Global Development Studies
Queen's UniversityThesis
Thesis Application Timeline
| Due Date | Item |
| Fall term | Student identifies supervisor. |
| Nov | Student (if eligible) develops SSHRC funding application with supervisor. |
| Jan 15 |
Student delivers Thesis Option Application to the DEVS Graduate Office. The application should include:
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| Jan 31 | Student (if eligible) submits an OGS funding application. |
| Feb 7 | Student notified of result. |
| NB: Dates that fall on a weekend/holiday will revert to the next business day. |
Examining Committee
Upon acceptance into the two-year thesis option, the Graduate Chair will identify the examiners of the Thesis Examining Committee, in consultation with the student and supervisor, and in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the School of Graduate Studies. Normally the examining committee comprises:
- Chair of Committee: Head of Department (or Head's Delegate) (may be from outside department);
- Supervisor(s);
- Another DEVS faculty member;
- A Queen's faculty member from another department.
Length and Presentation
A rough guideline for length is 75-100 (max) doubled-spaced typewritten pages. All graduate theses must conform to the minimum style and form requirements as detailed in the Queen's University School of Graduate Studies guide General Forms of Theses. The School of Graduate Studies advises students to print this document for reference.
Oral Examination
When the student and supervisor feel that thesis is ready for examination, the Graduate Chair will determine an examination date mutually convenient to candidate and examiners. The student must deliver a copy of the thesis to each member of the examining committee, including the chairperson, no lter than 10 working days prior to the scheduled date of the examination (thesis defense). The student must also complete the forms prescribed by the School of Graduate Studies.